Projectmanager Turnkey (Interim)

Innovative Beauty Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Beauty Group (IBG) is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Turnkey (Interim) to own and drive complex product-development projects from brief to delivery. You will bridge Account Management, NPD, Buying, QA, Design, Supply Chain, Legal and Finance to ensure milestones are met and customer expectations are exceeded.

You will lead cross-functional teams across production and delivery, translating briefs into actionable plans, and proactively managing risks and delays to keep

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of working and thinking in a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in project management within product development or manufacturing.
• Experience in FMCG, beauty, packaging or private-label environments.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management with clear communication.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational ownership of assigned customer and product-development projects from handover to production, delivery, launch and closure.
• Translate approved briefs into clear project plans with scope, timelines, risks and dependencies.
• Lead project kick-offs, cross-functional meetings and milestone reviews coordinating multiple teams.
• Coordinate and monitor development, production, packaging, costings, artwork, testing and delivery activities.
• Act as day-to-day operational contact, manage risks, changes and delays, and ensure delivery to schedule.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

“Where projects, people and products come together, you keep everything moving. From the first customer brief to final delivery, you make sure every detail is aligned and every project reaches the finish line successfully.”

Are you an experienced Project Manager who thrives on bringing complex product-development and customer projects to a successful conclusion? Do you enjoy working at the operational heart of a business, connecting people, processes and timelines across multiple departments? Then the role of Project Manager – Turnkey (Interim) at Innovative Beauty Group (IBG) could be the perfect next step for you!

Welcome to IBG!

IBG (Innovative Beauty Group) is a global one-stop beauty shop. By partnering with our clients as an extension of their teams, we bring beauty visions to life. IBG consists of more than 300 colleagues spread over 13 locations worldwide.

Within IBG Netherlands, we specialize in turnkey solutions, private label and packaging in the Beauty and Home Care industry. Together we are concept builders with global opportunities for well-known retailers and brands from your favorite shopping street. There is a good chance that one of our products is already in your home!

What will you do as Project Manager – Turnkey a.i.?

As a Project Manager – Turnkey, you are the operational owner of assigned customer and product-development projects. From the moment a project is handed over by the Account Manager through product development, production, delivery, customer launch and formal project closure, you maintain oversight and keep the project moving forward.

You are the central connector between Account Management, NPD, Buying, QA, Design & Creative, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, suppliers and customers. You ensure projects are delivered within the agreed scope, customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, timelines and compliance requirements.

Your responsibilities:

• You take full operational ownership of assigned customer and product-development projects, from the handover by the Account Manager through to production, delivery, customer launch and project closure;

• You translate approved customer briefs into clear project plans, including scope, deliverables, timelines, critical paths, responsibilities, risks and dependencies, and keep all relevant project documentation and trackers up to date;

• You lead project kick-offs, cross-functional meetings and milestone reviews, coordinating teams across Account Management, NPD, Buying, QA, Design & Creative, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance and external suppliers to ensure milestones are achieved;

• You coordinate and monitor all key development, production and delivery activities, including formulations, packaging, samples, costings, artwork, testing, specifications, approvals, production planning, freight and customer-delivery commitments;

• You act as the day-to-day operational contact for customers, proactively manage risks, changes and delays, ensure all production-readiness requirements are completed and drive projects through to successful delivery, customer launch and evaluation.

Your profile:

You are an energetic and structured Project Manager who can bring people together, create clarity in complex situations and maintain control of multiple projects at the same time. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, international environment and take ownership from the first brief through to final delivery.

This is what you bring to the table:

• Relevant education and experience; You have a completed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of working and thinking, preferably in Project Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Product Development or a related field. You have demonstrable experience in project management, preferably within a product-development, manufacturing, FMCG, beauty, packaging or private-label environment.

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills; You are able to align different internal and external stakeholders, create commitment and keep projects moving forward. You communicate clearly and know how to manage expectations with both colleagues and customers.

• Structured and accurate; You work systematically, manage multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously, and maintain a clear overview of timelines, priorities, risks and dependencies. Quality, documentation and deadlines are in safe hands with you.

• Proactive and solution-oriented; You identify risks, bottlenecks and delays early, take action and provide practical solutions. You remain calm under pressure and know when and how to elevate an issue.

• Commercial and operational awareness; You understand the importance of feasibility, customer requirements, costs, timing, quality, supply chain and compliance in the successful delivery of a project.

• Strong communication skills; You communicate professionally and confidently with internal teams, suppliers and customers. You are fluent in English; Dutch is a strong advantage.

Ready to take ownership of exciting customer and product-development projects from brief to delivery? Bring your project-management expertise, operational drive and collaborative mindset to IBG!

Is this your ideal job? Are you excited to grow with us and contribute to the success of Innovative Beauty Group? We’d love to hear from you!

Questions about the role? Reach out to Ingeborg de Wildt (Senior Corporate Recruiter). She’ll be happy to help!

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Let’s create something beautiful together!

Please note: We will only consider applications from candidates who must reside in the Netherlands and hold a valid work visa for the Netherlands.